Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Family Accuses Villager of Murdering 4-Year-Old Boy
A young boy named Pratik was found dead in his village.
His family initially buried him, but then they said a neighbor, Indradev Sao, killed him, possibly because of a fight over land.
The family says it wasn't an accident and Indradev used witchcraft.
Indradev says the family is lying and trying to cause trouble.
The police are now looking into what really happened.
They took Pratik's body out of the ground to check how he died and are talking to everyone involved to find out the truth.
Four-year-old Pratik Kumar was found dead in a construction pit in Koderma.
The family initially buried the child but later accused Indradev Sao of murder.
The family alleged the murder was related to witchcraft.
Indradev Sao's family denies the accusations and filed a complaint against the child's family.
Police exhumed the body for a post-mortem examination.
- Who
- Pratik Kumar, the deceased child, and Indradev Sao, the accused.
- What
- The death of a four-year-old boy, leading to accusations of murder.
- When
- May 18, when the body was found.
- Where
- Chandedih village, Koderma, India.
- Why
- The reason for the death is under investigation, with conflicting claims of witchcraft and a property dispute.
Family's View
Indradev Sao's View
Cause of Death
Family's View
Family alleges Indradev killed Pratik due to a property dispute.
Indradev Sao's View
Accusation of witchcraft and ritualistic killing by Indradev Sao.
Accusation Motivation
Family's View
Indradev's family claims they were falsely accused.
Indradev Sao's View
Family of deceased accused Indradev Sao of defamation and fabricating claims.
- Victim
- Pratik Kumar
- Location
- Koderma
- Discovery Date
- May 18
- Accused (as alleged)
- Indradev Sao
- Possible Motive
- Property Dispute
- Current Status
- Under Investigation